Category: Activism, Advocacy and Awareness

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“What is the Meaning of a Woman?”: Rape Culture and the Mind of a Rapist

*Trigger Warning* The following piece contains graphic descriptions about sexual assault which may be triggering to survivors. “Many people grow up thinking girls are less important than boys.  And because she is less important, you can do whatever you like with her.” – Sheila Dixit, Delhi Chief Minister (1998-2013), in her explanation for the prevalence of rape … Continue reading “What is the Meaning of a Woman?”: Rape Culture and the Mind of a Rapist

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Rachel’s Race: Answering “Who is Black?” and Trying to Make Sense of Dolezal’s Racial Identification

“Racially you are human…”  — Rachel Dolezal’s son (as said to his mother) I’ve always thought that the safest, most respectful policy upon meeting someone is to let them self-identify and accept that identification despite my perceptions.  So if a person tells me that she is a woman, I am not going to tell her … Continue reading Rachel’s Race: Answering “Who is Black?” and Trying to Make Sense of Dolezal’s Racial Identification